Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising royal jelly of the Ouessant black bee in a cosmetically acceptable medium, and to its use for regenerating and/or healing the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising royal jelly of the Ouessant black bee in a cosmetically acceptable medium, and to its use for regenerating and/or healing the skin.

Abstract: A cereal extract is cosmetically used and obtained by at least one polar solvent. This cereal extract is used as a slimming agent in a slimming cosmetic composition. The cosmetic use makes it possible to achieve an effective slimming cosmetic care with a natural, nontoxic slimming agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an alkyl glycoside or of a mixture of at least two alkyl glycosides as agent intended for inhibiting microbial growth, in particular in a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one extract from at least one part of the Sacred Lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera) in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle compatible with topical application on the skin, wherein said composition contains an aqueous extract of Sacred Lotus root and it additionally contains at least one active agent selected from the group comprising active agents with energizing or revitalizing activity, preferably diguanosine polyphosphate or an extract containing it; active agents stimulating the secretion of beta-endorphins, preferably an N-acetyl-Tyr-Arg-hexadecyl ester dipeptide; anti-radical agents such as tocopherol, and plant extracts containing them as well as flavonoids and anthocyanins and plant extracts containing them, in particular extracts of Sacred Lotus flower and anti-inflammatory agents, in particular those having a phospholipase A2 inhibitory action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an alkyl glycoside or of a mixture of at least two alkyl glycosides as agent intended for inhibiting microbial growth, in particular in a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to an orchid extract of the Brassocattleya marcella Koss variety, as well as the use thereof in compositions such as cosmetic compositions, intended to depigment the skin, in particular to lighten the complexion or to improve the uniformity of the skin coloring, or to correct or attenuate skin spots or hyperpigmented skin areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of alkyl glycosides and of mixtures of alkyl glycosides having anti-ageing and/or calming properties as active agents in cosmetic compositions, and to methods of cosmetic care using the said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an alkyl glycoside or of a mixture of at least two alkyl glycosides as agent intended for inhibiting microbial growth, in particular in a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition. This cosmetic composition comprises an extract of Adenium obesum, and at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient. This composition can be used to strengthen the cutaneous barrier, to reinforce the cohesion of the dermal-epidermal junction, to prevent or delay the effects of skin aging, or else to provide a protective, corrective, restructuring, hydrating or moisturizing effect.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of an extract from the Brassocattleya marcella Koss orchid, in a cosmetic composition or for the preparation of a cosmetic composition, as a hydrating and/or anti-aging agent designed to prevent or delay the appearance of signs of intrinsic or extrinsic aging of the skin, or to delay these effects.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes, as a cosmetic active agent, a honey from clover (Trifolium repens) or an extract of this honey. A method uses a cosmetic composition, of a honey from clover (Trifolium repens), or an extract of this honey, as an active agent for preventing or delaying the appearance of the signs of aging of the skin or slowing the effects thereof, in particular for restructuring the epidermis, toning the skin and/or promoting the attenuation or resorption of wrinkles or lines, notably on the face and neck. A method of cosmetic care also uses this cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic composition, of an extract of at least one part of an orchid of the species Vanda coerulea, as an agent for maintaining or restoring the hydration state of the skin, said composition also containing a cosmetically acceptable excipient. This skin hydrating effect is obtained in particular by stimulating the expression of aquaporin 3 and of the LEKTI protein. The invention also relates to a cosmetic skincare method for the purpose of improving the hydration state of said skin.

Abstract: An extract of the orchid Vanda coerulea is used as cosmetic active agent for regulating the cell cycle in the skin to combat or delay the appearance of visible signs of skin aging or slow down the effects thereof. The extract is used in a cosmetic composition or in an anti-aging method for delaying the appearance of signs of skin aging or slowing down the effects thereof to maintain the firmness of the skin and tissues or restore a more radiant complexion to the skin or alternatively combat disorders of pigmentation related to skin aging.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes as active agents, a first active agent consisting of an amber extract, and at least one other cosmetically active agent selected from the group consisting of extracts of Bertholletia excelsa, extracts of Potentilla erecta, magnesium aspartate, peptides acting on muscle contraction, particularly acetyl hexapeptide 3, peptides and their derivatives grafted with a fatty acid, particularly a C16 fatty acid, promoting collagen synthesis, particularly palmitoyl oligopeptide pentapeptide 3 or palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7, soy flour hydrolyzates and plant glycolipids, particularly cereal glycosphingolipids and more particularly wheat glycosphingolipids.

Abstract: A cereal extract is cosmetically used and obtained by at least one polar solvent. This cereal extract is used as a slimming agent in a slimming cosmetic composition. The cosmetic use makes it possible to achieve an effective slimming cosmetic care with a natural, nontoxic slimming agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic care method for preventing or retarding the appearance of the signs of ageing of the skin or for attenuating the effects thereof. This method is characterized in that it comprises the delivery, to at least part of the skin of the face or body, of an effective amount of at least one cosmetically acceptable active agent that activates or stimulates the activity of cutaneous mitochondrial aconitase. The invention makes it possible to achieve an anti-ageing effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition. This cosmetic composition comprises an extract of Adenium obesum, and at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient. This composition can be used to strengthen the cutaneous barrier, to reinforce the cohesion of the dermal-epidermal junction, to prevent or delay the effects of skin aging, or else to provide a protective, corrective, restructuring, hydrating or moisturizing effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a plant extract as a cosmetic agent. This extract is obtained from a plant belonging to the genus Citrus, or from hybrids derived from the crossing of plant species, at least one of which belongs to the genus Citrus, as a cosmetic active agent. The invention makes it possible to prevent or retard the appearance of the signs of ageing of the skin or to attenuate the effects thereof and/or to improve or restore the radiance of the skin complexion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an alkyl glycoside or of a mixture of at least two alkyl glycosides as agent intended for inhibiting microbial growth, in particular in a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food composition.